Original German WWII Service Used Heer Army 55cm EM-NCO Schiffchen M38 Overseas Cap Antique Guns for 1944 manufacture by Boyt

for 1944 manufacture by Boyt Harness Company of Des Moines

many were not even fully outfitted with all the correct insignia

The percussion cap system was much more reliable and weatherproof than the flintlock system used on the Model 1812 in its original configuration

and the interior has a nice inset for the badge

Original German WWII Service Used Heer Army 55cm EM-NCO Schiffchen M38 Overseas Cap Antique Guns for 1944 manufacture by BoytOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice "salty" service used example of a German WWII Heer Army EM NCO M38 overseas cap (Schiffchen), with somewhat heavy period wear. The overseas cap, nicknamed in German military slang as Schiffchen, or literally "little ship" as it resembled an up turned row boat, was standard issue for all branches of the Heer. This example is constructed of a field gray (feldgrau) wool exterior, with a lightweight